Psychology

You may pursue 1 year PG Diploma in counselling. Following are the courses options available for you
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Theraphy (PGDCFT)
Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 13,000
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar
Eligibility:
Bachelor's degree with specialization in subjects like Human Development and Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development and Childhood Studies, Child Development & Family Relations, Home Science, Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, or other allied disciplines
Medium of Instruction: English
One year PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology from Xavier Institute of Counselling Psychology
a) Those with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Development and
Special Educators are eligible to apply.
b) Students who have appeared for their MA part 2 and are awaiting results may apply for the course.
c) We would also consider people in the helping field with a post graduate degree. However the final decision rests with the Board of studies.
Number of seats: 25
Venue: St. Xavier's College –Autonomous, Mumbai,
5, Mahapalika Marg,
Between CST and the Metro Cinema,
Mumbai 400001.
SIES Institute of Comprehensive Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling(PGDC) affiliated to Univ of Mumbai
Duration: 1 year
Diploma in Counselling from TISS
You may also pursue MSW Counselling from IGNOU as well as MA Psychology

Hi Tasneem,
BSc Psychology
BSc psychology provides the students with deep knowledge in psychology and is opted by many students for their graduation. The students after their schooling choose to psychology as a subject for their graduation as the subject provides with new and wide opportunities for candidates. The students after their course will get deep knowledge in the theories of psychology and the areas related to it. The students can get placed in health departments or can choose teaching as their profession.
BA Psychology
There are many students who prefer a bachelor's degree in arts for their graduation. Many colleges provide a bachelor's degree in Psychology and those successfully completing the course are awarded Bachelor of Arts degree. The students will get deep routed knowledge in psychology which helps them to be successful in their career. The students will get practical knowledge which helps them in knowing the psychological aspects of human life and behavior.
Key difference between BSc Psychology and BA Psychology
Both BSc Psychology and BA Psychology are similar in many aspects. The students can choose their subject according their preference. One cannot say which course is better. The key difference is that one provides more emphasis on the theories of psychology and another practical aspect of psychology. One can choose BA or BSc in psychology as both these provide deep knowledge
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Hi Nandini,
Following are the good institutes offering course of your interest:
Christ College - Bangalore, Karnataka
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences - Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore University - Bangalore, Karnataka
Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College - Bangalore, Karnataka
Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous - Bangalore, Karnataka
Dayananda Sagar Institutions - Bangalore, Karnataka
Abbas Khan College for Women - Bangalore, Karnataka
Goutham Medical Science - Bangalore, Karnataka
Indian Institute of Psychology and Research
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You may have a great passion for psychology but when it comes to job opportunities you need to study MBA or other professional courses and then you need to acquire employability skills to be employable. Indian students must consider moving towards the best to live and work countries which are not western countries.
Why most students follow the conventional path of studying in India or in the west? Why Indian students are obsessed with the west? Is it the 200 years of colonial mindset? Most of them struggle to survive in the west and work for peanuts in India. So called 'average' and below 'average' students (although it is judged by marks to which I personally don't subscribe to) must look at countries like Bahrain and UAE for their destination for bachelor and masters degrees because the GCC region still the best for job opportunities, offering excellent tax free salaries, and most safe and secured high standard of living that one cannot expect in the west unless they are immensely gifted and possessing extra-ordinarily talented.

Hi Kalyani,
MSc in Clinical Psychology
Career prospects in Psychology depend on the area of specialization. Clinical psychology is the largest subfield within psychology. Specialty areas within clinical psychology include child mental health, adult mental health, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, substance abuse, geriatrics, and health psychology. Clinical Psychologists work in counseling centers, independent or group practices, hospitals, community health centers or clinics. They help mentally and emotionally disturbed clients adjust to life and may help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.
With MSc in psychology you can explore employment options in universities and colleges, primary and secondary schools, government agencies, private industry, hospitals, clinics, NGOs, corporate sector, defence, MNCs (in HR functions)and private practice. You can also get employed in social welfare organizations, research establishments, rehabilitation centres, prisons, child/ youth guidance centres, advertising industry etc.
MSc. in Virology
Virologists study viruses that affect humans, animals, insects, bacteria, fungi, and plants, in community, clinical, agricultural, and natural environments. Virologists typically work in research or teaching, and many split their time between these two activities.
After completing the course, one can work as :
-Assistant Manager - Quality Control Virology
-Associate (Scientific Services Sales) - Virology
-Assistant Professor - Virology
-Virologist
Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience, etc. If you have interest in the field then you may get promoted and enjoy the benefits with increased salary.
Now, relax and think -
- What type of job interests you ?
- In which field you wish to build your career ?
- Which one is better on the basis of your career goal ?
Always remember, you must choose a course/stream which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to grow on both grounds, professional and personal. So, decide wisely.
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St. Teresas College, Ernakulam (Kerala)
Master of Arts in Psychology is a postgraduate Psychology course. Psychology includes a comprehensive and thorough study of Psychology as a discipline at an advanced level. M.A. (Psychology) degree course covers the study of mind processes, motives, reactions, feelings, conflict resolution, crisis management, groupthink, motivation and nature of the mind. It covers subjects and topics like General Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial Psychology, etc. In other words, M.A. (Psychology) degree course is a study involving the scientific study of mental functions and behaviour. The duration of M.A. in Psychology course is two years and course is divided into four semesters.